Emily Cayton Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Human Sciences at Campbell University where she serves as the Coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Studies MEd. Program and is the Science Education specialist. Her research focuses on funding for science instructional materials and ensuring students in rural areas have access to high quality science instruction. Dr. Cayton is a former middle and high school science teacher, teaching in Wilson County Schools before pursuing her Master's and Doctorate from North Carolina State University. Miriam Sanders is a doctoral candidate studying Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Mathematics Education. Through her research she seeks to address issues of equity and diversity in mathematics education regarding mathematics intervention, culturally responsive mathematics instruction, and female students STEM career interests. John A. Williams III , Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Multicultural Education at Texas A&M University at College Station. His research focuses on developing and replicating best practices, policies, and personnel to dismantle inequitable discipline outcomes for African American students in K-12 school environments. Additionally, his research investigates how to prepare and support culturally inclusive teachers through the adaptation of multiculturalist frameworks.
